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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.22, 24,363.96 and 11,854.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.22, 24,363.96 and 11,854.06 is: 17,765.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.22 : 24,363.96 = 11,854.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.22/24,363.96 = 11,854.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.22x = 24,363.96 × 11,854.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.22x = 288,811,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,811,843.68/16,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,765.14

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